CONTROVERSIAL politician and former Minister of State for
Masvingo provincial affairs Mr Kudakwashe Bhasikiti says he has decided to quit
politics and focus on agriculture at his Moriah Farm in Mwenezi East.
Bhasikiti was expelled from the ZANU-PF in 2015 during the
late former President Robert Mugabe’s leadership following allegations of
fanning factionalism in the party.
He then joined the National People’s Party (NPP), attempted
in vain to re-join ZANU PF and eventually defected to Nelson Chamisa’s MDC,
among other political bed-hopping antics.
In an interview yesterday, the politician said he was
quitting active party politics and venturing into full-scale farming activities
at his Moriah Farm in Mwenezi.
“People do not eat active party politics. My previous
involvement in party politics was based on a desire to participate in
policy-making and contribute to economic growth,” said Mr Bhasikiti.
“I have therefore decided to abandon party politics and
focus on developmental projects. As you know, l am already into a thriving
business of growing mango, sugarcane and citrus fruit trees on my
farm.
“Let it be known that l am different from other “myopic
politicians” who engage in unnecessary political “dogfights”, while the nation
goes hungry”.
Prior to the latest development, Mr Bhasikiti held several
senior posts in both ZANU PF and
government over the years.
The party, however expelled him following glaring proof
that he had linked up with the Joice Mujuru camp, which was threatening to
unseat the then President Cde Mugabe.
Meanwhile, drama unfolded in 2015 as ZANU PF Politburo
members toured Moriah Farm after Bhasikiti was falsely accused of cutting down
the citrus plantation on the farm, out of disgruntlement over his expulsion
from the party.
Mr Bhasikiti recently said some jealous politicians in
Masvingo province were after his investments instead of participating in
meaningful development.
“They lie to people about me. Instead of developing communities,
they engage in unnecessary mudslinging,” said Mr Bhasikiti. Herald
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